Description
Navajo cornbread is a delightful blend of sweetness and earthiness, delivering comfort in every bite. With its golden crust and fluffy interior, this cornbread pairs beautifully with stews or can be enjoyed on its own with a pat of butter. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights, this simple recipe will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined; small lumps are okay.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (70g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg